Swim Drink Fish Blog
Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Approved water-level plan will restore fish habitat in Lake Ontario
After 16 years of study, the International Joint Commission officially approved a new plan for regulating Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River water levels and flows.
Comments on microplastics solutions submitted to IJC
To help assess solutions to microplastics in the Great Lakes, the International Joint Commission invited the public to "comment on their Preliminary Recommendations on Microplastics in the Great Lakes for binational, science, policy, and education solutions to microplastic pollution." Here are Waterkeeper's joint comments.
Waterkeeper voices concerns at the Great Lakes Public Forum
Hosted by the International Joint Commission (IJC), the Great Lakes Public Forum is a binational event between Canada and the United States where the public can share their ideas and concerns, and speak to their vision for the future of the Great Lakes. There were so many highlights during the Great Lakes Public Forum. Here are a few from Waterkeeper’s presentations (in case you missed them).
International Joint Commission invites recreational water users to attend public meetings, speak to health of Great Lakes
During the Great Lake Public Forum, there is a platform to voice your vision for the Great Lakes. Whether you swim, dive, SUP, surf, paddle, sail, fish, or simply read your book on the shores of the many glorious beaches, the ICJ wants to hear from you. So take another step forward as a water leader and participate!
Mark Mattson appointed to the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Water Quality Board
In early 2014, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper President, Mark Mattson, was appointed to the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Water Quality Board. In this post, Mark answers questions about why he joined, his areas of expertise, and his interests.